Troy Aikman pens heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Johnson over Hall nod

Troy Aikman was overcome with emotion on Sunday upon learning that his former coach, Jimmy Johnson, will be part of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, and the legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback also shared an emotional tribute later on social media.

Much like former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher experienced on Saturday, Johnson learned of his Canton nod on live television. The two-time Super Bowl-winning coach with the Cowboys unsurprisingly was left overwhelmed by the news, tearing up during FOX’s coverage of the Packers-Seahawks divisional-round game.

Aikman notes in his post how Johnson was the “architect” of the Cowboys dynasty that won Super Bowls in 1992 and 1993. Further, Aikman added that Johnson “should have been the first to be enshrined” from that Cowboys era.

“I am so grateful he will have his rightful place in the [Pro Football Hall of Fame],” Aikman wrote, “congratulations Coach! You’re gonna look good in gold!”